Calvary Kirralee aged care home raises the bar for aged care services in Ballarat, providing round the clock nursing for more than 100 residents in a rural setting. With permanent aged care services, short-term residential respite care, specialised dementia memory support, our services are designed to support all resident needs.
Costa House provides high quality personalised care and support which features:
Top quality service in a home-like caring environment with courtyards and extensive outdoors
120 bed facility offering high and low level care including dementia and the ability to "age in place"
A dedicated team of skilled experienced staff including nurses on site 24 hours per day
Physiotherapy, podiatry and occupational therapy services (fees may apply)
Recreational services and social activities
Care Farm
Bird aviaries and aquariums
Full dining & laundry
Chapel and pastoral services
Kiosk open 7 days/week
Nestled amongst shaded gardens and courtyards, Calvary Kelaston residential aged care home is a warm and home-like residence providing leading aged care services in Ballarat.
Our aged care services include both permanent aged care and residential respite care options. Our passionate team takes the time to get to know you, to understand your medical concerns and create tailored care plans to suit your personal needs.Accommodation
All our bedrooms at Calvary Kelaston are single occupancy with their own private ensuites for ultimate convenience and privacy.
A place where you will feel at home
Coasthaven is a brand-new residential aged care community in Norlane, just north of Geelong. As a resident here, you will be part of a strong community where everyone is valued. Coasthaven is a relatively small facility, comprising 90 private rooms with ensuite bathrooms. To foster community interaction, the rooms are grouped into four small, family-style communities that share living areas.
A community within a community
Coasthaven has been developed with the whole community in mind – we want you to stay connected with the local community you know and love. Situated on a quiet, residential strip of Norlane, Coasthaven offers the convenience of being close to local shops and other services. And the adjoining community hub will see Norlane’s community really come together. Live the way you want
We respect your individual wishes, so you can choose to spend your time however you like. We have a varied lifestyle program with activities to suit all individual interests and abilities. Whether it’s our regular entertainment and social activities, a coffee at the local café, or just a stroll through our landscaped gardens, we have something to suit everyone. Our staff understand it’s the little things that make you feel at home, so we’re happy to accommodate your needs.
198 bed Aged Care facility located in two Aged Care homes on the McKellar CampusWallace Lodge is a 108-bed facility - a memory support unit for dementia specific residents. Blakiston Lodge is a 90-bed facility - caring for people with dementia and mental illness and offers a safe and secure environment. quality nursing, medical and psychiatric support for residents.Both lodges feature spacious design, contemporary colours and decor, along with natural lighting and connection to the external courtyards. The beautiful garden settings enhance emotional wellbeing and offer a sense of tranquillity.
mecwacare Elstoft House is located in the Geelong suburb of Hamlyn Heights and offers 91 lovely rooms, the majority of which have ensuite bathrooms and several with views of Corio Bay. Recent renovations have created a fresh and contemporary feel, and include a brand new café and library. A vibrant activities calendar is very much enjoyed by our residents in a safe and welcoming community environment. Activities include singing, cooking, sewing and gardening for those with a green thumb. Find out more today by calling 03 8573 4812. With over 60 years’ experience and homes across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence and where caring is at the heart of everything we do.mecwacare aged care homes feature:
• Welcoming community
• Experienced and caring staff
• Safe and secure environment
• Registered nurses rostered on every shift
• Fresh meals by in-house chef
• Vibrant lifestyle programs
• Modern, quality and comfortable features
• Over 60 years' experience
• Not-for-profit organisation
Estia Health Bannockburn is a warm and inviting home in a beautiful country setting between the cities of Geelong and Ballarat. Just down the road from Bannockburn’s High Street, the home is a key part of the community, well respected for providing high-quality care to the residents of Bannockburn, Geelong and Ballarat. The home has light and spacious lounge and dining areas, a piano and billiards table and daily activities tailored to residents’ interests.There’s an onsite cafe, and the home’s pets which includes a cat, guinea pigs, chickens and birds.
At Mercy Place Ballarat, our innovative small household living approach promotes independence, choice and relationships. Featuring 14 households of eight residents supported by a dedicated team of carers, Mercy Place Ballarat has been purposely designed to create a warm and inviting place where residents and their families can feel right at home. We are proud to provide high-quality care and accommodation where residents can feel safe, empowered and valued. There are a broad range of stylishly designed room options spread over three floors. Each household features open-plan living and dining areas with modern kitchens, laundries and private outdoor spaces. The contemporary design, natural light and stunning views at Mercy Place Ballarat make it the perfect place to relax with family and friends. Residents can attend events, join clubs, visit our wellness centre or enjoy our gardens. The village square has everything you need right outside your front door, including a café, grocer, chapel, hairdresser and library. At Mercy Place Ballarat you will also find a pub with an outdoor balcony, a club lounge with a large terrace, a men’s shed and a craft room, offering the perfect opportunity to connect with the activities and people you love.This Mercy Place home offers residents additional services.
Charles Brownlow Village, located in Highton only 15 minutes from the heart of Geelong. Aged care is not an 'add on' at a Ryman village, it is built into the fabric of our villages from the very first design concepts. So, if your health needs change over time, we can continue looking after you.Since Ryman Healthcare began, 35 years ago, the standard has been: It’s got to be good enough for Mum and Dad.The village offers a full range of aged-care options including residential aged care (low care and high care) and specialist dementia care. Your care is customised according to your needs and preferences.
The aged-care centre in Charles Brownlow Retirement Village is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A clinical manager and unit coordinators oversee the trained carers and registered nurses in the delivery of residents daily care with our staff ratios being some of the highest in the aged-care sector.
All the rooms are private and are spacious and air-conditioned, with monitored call bells in the room and ensuite. Residents and families can choose from a selection of room layouts, all with an ensuite bathroom. The rooms are their own personal space, and they can furnish it to be comfortable and homely.
At Ryman, our care plans come to life through our own electronic care app, myRyman. This award-winning app engages residents and their families in the care plan. Located in every care room, a device enables nurses and carers to view the care plan, and record daily care tasks for each resident.
It all combines to create a haven for residents to relax in, with many rooms overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens or courtyards. There is plenty of space to welcome visitors and all rooms have a television.
Food is really important, and our residents love the food in our seasonal Delicious menu, which is prepared fresh, daily on-site by village chefs.Our staff work tirelessly to ensure the comfort and happiness of the residents and, if their needs change, they have priority access to other levels of care - right there in the village.